Fishvar Chahartaqi

🕰️When was it built?

The building is attributed to the Sasanian era and was added to Iran's National Heritage List on 5 July 1999 as number 2369.

🏛️What was it built for?

A chahartaqi is four stone piers joined by four arches, with a dome on top. Most Sasanian chahartaqis are linked with fire rituals. This one's dome is gone, and only the piers and part of the arches remain.

👀What you will see

• The piers and arches are built of rubble stone and mortar, and the rough surface of the stones still shows on the body.
• The bottom of two of the piers is faced with neat, dressed stone blocks, unlike the irregular stones higher up.
• Through the open arches, the plain and the mountains behind the building are seen as if in a frame.

🎒Good to know before you go

• There are plenty of loose stones around the building; wear sturdy shoes and don't climb the piers.
• In the late afternoon, when the sun is low, the texture of the stones shows best.